Only 18% of around one-in-five respondents said they unfavourably viewed gay and lesbian people, compared to 28% who said they viewed Evangelical Christians unfavourably.

29% of respondents said they viewed gay and lesbian people neither favorably nor unfavorably.

60% of those surveyed agreed to the statement “While some people object to gay marriage, it is not for me to judge,” while only 37% agreed with the statement “Gay marriage is morally wrong and against my faith.”

60% of Catholics also said they were supportive of marriage equality compared to 57% in 2012.

The poll also showed that 75% believe same-sex marriage in all 50 US states would lead to less discrimination against gay people, make coming out easier and that same-sex parented families would have more protection.